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Welcome to Idaho

Welcome to Idaho

"The Gem State"

Boasting the third-fastest growing population in the United States (following Nevada and Arizona), Idaho offers more than just yearly bumper crops of its famous potatoes. Its varied climate and near-unspoiled terrain provides for some of the best outdoor recreation in the country. Winter sports are a staple in the state's rugged mountain ranges, and in the summer, residents and tourists alike can enjoy the famous whitewater rafting and fly-fishing in Idaho’s many pristine rivers.

Over the years, Idahoans have gained a reputation for isolationism, and it’s true that many consider the Idahoan lifestyle a welcome alternative to the relentless grind of urbanism and "progress." A Republican stronghold, the state has a conservative streak that belies ideas of Northwestern liberalism. Given the state’s agricultural roots, it does make sense. Still, it may surprise some that today Idaho’s single largest industry is science and technology, which accounts for 25 percent of total state revenue. Of course, for traditionalists, there are always the potatoes.